THE FISH IN THE WATER ! 1967 American Motors AMC Marlin & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're in Iola WI on 7-5-23.
We're looking at a 1967 American Motors AMC Marlin in Stallion Brown & Yuma Tan Paint. The car is equipped with a 343 CI “Typhoon” V8 engine, with an automatic transmission.
The car's Owner is Bob Wunrow. Bob’s had this car since 1978. Bob shares he purchased this car from a woman who wanted to see the car restored. When Bob finally restored the car, he brought the car back to show the woman and she was pleased.
If you’d like to come to the Iola Car Show here is the link - www.iolaoldcarshow.com
ENJOY!
Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou
This is my Dad's Marlin. The car means more to him than just about anything in the entire world, and it makes me happy to see him share his story with the car. My dad is really a very quiet person, and usually just keeps to himself. But if you're going to start talking to him about AMC's and Ramblers, he will talk your ear off. I could tell he wanted to maybe say a few more things, but he was trying his hardest to let Lou run the show... 😂 I love my Dad.
Hi Rob, Happy to share your Dad's story of this car he enjoys :-) Glad you and your Dad enjoy the car shows together, I think that's awesome!, Lou
That is a cool car, so glad your Dad likes it, you can tell he is proud of it, Good Story!
Beautiful car and better Dad.
It has taken me years, but the car is finally grown on me. I sure do like it now.
Cars have an amazing way of getting better looking with age.
They're so damn ugly their unique looking
These Marlins are just fantastic and it's always a treat to see them when you can. I love the 2 tone colors on this one and well, everything else about it, too. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, You're right, a rare fish for sure and glad I could (finally) share this one with you. You're welcome, Lou
A friend of mine bought a 66 Charger that someone had repainted with a two tone green Marlin paint scheme....it was most confusing.
I always felt that the 1967 Ambassador was beautiful. The Marlin takes that to another level.
😍Great looking Marlin!👍👍
Happy to share this Marlin with you :-)
What a beautiful and classy car. I never paid much attention to AMC cars but this is one that sure grabs your attention and makes you take notice. The coordination of the interior and exterior colors is elegance defined. Absolutely beautiful. Would get my vote for the best logo ever, too.
Hi Johnny, Happy to read this one grabs your attention :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou
It was a nice sort of "personal luxury" car from AMC. I always loved the full fastback look. The color combo on this one is very nice. Classy!
Happy to read you enjoy this "Classy" car :-)
This is the first time Ive seen one with the trunk open. Not very practical, but worth it from the outside.
The best looking Marlin of its 3 year run.
Thank you for viewing and sharing your preference of Marlin.
GREAT STORY 🤗 LOU ,BOB 🙏THANKS FOR SHARING IT…btw, I saw 👀 a nice reflection of you and BOB in the front fender…A BEAUTIFUL 🤩 EXAMPLE OF THE MARLIN…also I remember that car when it was new and I loved 😍 all the fast backs of the time 👍💚💚💚💚
Hi Budget Audiophile Life-long, Happy to share this "BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE" with you :-) Lou
Personal luxury GT for '67! This is a beautiful car. Wow, loaded and with super rare power windows. The color is class.
Happy to read "Wow" in your comment.
Very rare. Car seems flawless. Nice find Lou. Informative video as always.
Hi Keith, "Very rare" You're right. My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
Beautiful Marlin I grew up in the 60's and 70's the only Marlins I remember were the 65's and even then they were a rare site!
Hi Brian, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Marlin :-) Lou
Beautiful and rare car ~ super interior with great seat material .
Hi Bextar636, Happy to read you appreciate the looks and rarity of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
WOW! I'm impressed. I've never seen another Rambler so well equipped. This is the first one I've seen with power windows!! 😃
High praise :-)
Love the logo! That is a beautiful car, and those AMC are hidden gems.
Happy to read you enjoy the logo and the looks of this car :-)
That is one rare Fabulous Fish...Thanks Bob and Lou.
Hi CJ Design, Happy to have hooked this one and got it online :-) You're welcome, Lou
Lou is a big fish in a big pond of quality automotive content on TH-cam. I'm an AMC fan but I enjoy all he does. Thanks, Lou!
Hi Anthony C, Happy to share this rare AMC car with you. You're welcome, Lou
@@loucostabilemy next door neighbor used to have one of these things my dad used to work on it for him sometime I can remember going to the junkyard with them one time to find an emblem for it back in the late 70s and it wasn't too hard to find one then
@@loucostabileone of the ugliest crappy brown colors I've ever saw
@@loucostabilerare because the junk yards were full of these things in the late 70s all three years
We had an Ambassador in 67. I've not seen a Marlin until now . What a sweet unit. Our Ambassador also featured a 343 engine.
Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Lou! You find all our treasures!!!
Cheers!!!!!!!!!!!!
JubileeValence! Happy to get this one hooked....and on line for you :-) Cheers, Lou
Bob's beautiful car has me hooked. Thanks Lou!
NICE Brian SD :-) You're welcome.
That's a car you don't see every day! A 1967 AMC Marlin with an Ambassador front clip! The instrument cluster looks identical to the 1968 Ambassador SST that my aunt and uncle had back in the day! It was also equipped with the "Typhoon" 343 V8 engine. They drove that car for years! I believe that 1967 was the last year for the Marlin only to be replaced by the Ambassador in 1968. However, I liked the body style of the Marlin better than the Ambassador with its fastback styling. What a beautiful car Lou!
Hi Michael, You don't see this one at all :-) The 1966 Dodge Charger back end with the Ambassador front end looks pretty good. Lou
Marlin was replaced by the 68 Javalin.
I never was a Rambler fan, but did like the AMX and now in old age can appreciate the Marlin. Especially like it from the back and it sounds healthy too.
Hi Rich, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Lou
Very nice car Lou. Look amazing. Love this car.Very tragic that AMC is no more.
Hi Ollie, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
Thanks! Lou, When I have time to watch, I always enjoy your thorough Car Story Vids. Thanks!
Hi Brian, SUPER THANK YOU FOR THE SUPER THANKS! I appreciate your support, Lou
Never seen a 1967 marlin, i think its a great looking car, thanks lou fir showing us this rare Jewell.
HI jeffreybrian Ring, First one I've seen too. I agree, and rare opportunity to see this car, Lou
WOW! What a treat is right!!!
I always liked these in print when I was a kid (10 in '67) but don't recall seeing many on the road or parked.
This was great to see. She's a beauty!! Story was touching, too.
Nice work, Lou and congrats to the owner!!
Hi Glen, High praise :-) Happy to read you enjoy the car and the story :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
@@loucostabile Once again, Rock And Roll On, Lou.'
Thank you.
A beautiful and unique car. Thank you for sharing this with us.
My pleasure sharing this rare fish with you :-) You're welcome.
I see 1965 and 1966 Marlins before but never a 1967 marlin . It's got to be very rare car. Nice car , thanks for showing it guys.
Hi Donald the truth seeker, 1st 1967 Marlin I've seen too. You're welcome, Lou
The Marlin is my favorite AMC. Great catch Lou!
NICE David !
You didn't see a lot of these way back when I was a kid. They always reminded me of the 66' Charger. AMC was kind of the wackier version of Chrysler. The little guys had to push the envelope to pull attention away from Ford and GM. Cool Car!
Hi Steve, You're right, a rare car right off the showroom floor. Happy to share this rare treat with you, Lou
Yes, and even the fastback '68 Torino CobraJet 428 GT, my neighbor had. Ford was late to this midsize "party" though it had been present on the Mustang, previously!
In my opinion, the best rendition of a trend ever offered by AMC, only eclipsed by the AMX.
Funny you should mention Chrysler, because in 1987, Chrysler would end up buying out AMC!
LOVE THE BIG FISH! I never saw a 1967 before. Thanks!!
Happy to get this one "on line" :-) You're welcome Randy!
IMHO this was the best looking AMC Marlin out the few years they were produced. Thanks for the video.
HI Venice, Happy to read you prefer this year Marlin. You're welcome, Lou
@@loucostabile I might also add this is by far the best one I've ever seen. What a color combination; Perfect blend inside , & out.
Looks like the weather last Wednesday July 5th didn't really cooperate in WI for a classic car show, and we had same here in IL. It started real hot until an afternoon storm blew in, the temperature dropped 20 deg, the wind and sky got ugly and almost looked like tornado weather, but the storm blew over quick, then it just drizzled the rest of the day. We need every drop of the rain this summer as we are in a bit of a drought, but rain or shine, always a great car story with whatever Lou may find for us.
Hi onemoremisfit, Happy to have this Fish in the Water :-) Glad to get the rain, and seems the weather cooperated just enough to share this car with you. Lou
Very cool car- love that window shape!
NICE :-)
A rare and beautiful AMC 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!
Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Glad you enjoy the looks too. You're welcome, Lou
Lou, What a catch in your automotive net! Love Marlins and one in brown!Yee-Haa, that's a rare one
Hi Rob, Happy to have hooked this one....and get it on-line :-) Lou
Hey Lou. Beautiful car. I've always loved the AMC/Rambler Marlin. I used to know someone who had two of them. One had vertically placed headlamps like this car, while the other had horizontally placed headlamps. They were both beautiful cars, although one was in the process of being restored. I got to go for a ride in the one with the horizontal headlamps. It was a fun ride. 🙂
Hey Jason, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and glad to read you were able to have a ride too, Lou
I was a teen when these cars came out and don't recall ever seeing one. They are certainly a rare vehicle. Interesting!! Thanks for posting Lou. Have a very blessed day!
Hi Gerry, This is the 1st 1967 I've seen (I have the 1965 & 1966 on this TH-cam Channel). Happy to share this one with you. Blessings received. You're welcome. God bless you too, Lou
Nicest marlin I've ever seen it was cool to learn the steering wheel and side mirror they used for the AMX came from this model.great find thanks.
Hi Damx go pak, High praise for the looks of this Marlin :-) You're welcome, Lou
What an awesome unique looking car! Thanks Lou!
Hi Brian, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
AMC made some epic cars that, in my humble opinion, were among the best of the period.
I had a Rambler ROUGE, 4-speed with the V8, and a buddy in Norfolk had a 1976-1977 Barcelona with an outrageous interior.
Hi Jerry, Happy to read you enjoy the AMC cars. Thanks for sharing you had a Rambler. Lou
Not only Epic, but very resourceful. The tight budgets meant they needed to be VERY creative in design and reuse parts across years and lines. This made for some very interesting cars and unique designs! Love the AMX/Javelins (they all shared the exact same door, since inception).
Always loved the Marlin - from that 1st bright blue and black one I saw as a kid. My neighbor has a restored 65-66 Marlin in Red and Metallic Tan hiding in his garage.
Hi JeffFrmJoisey, Happy to read "Always loved the Marlin" :-) Here is a 1965 for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/video/S0qbN5CBEXo/w-d-xo.html
Love the Marlins, their awesome 👌 👏 👍 😍 💖 😎 👌 👏 👍 😍
NICE !
Great unheralded AMC car! Thanks for this video, Lou! Cheers!😁👍🛠️
Hi William, Happy to read you enjoy this AMC :-) Cheers, Lou
Haven't seen a Marlin in almost 25 years. I only knew 1 guy who loved and had 3 of them. Nice find, Lou! You never cease to amaze me!
Hi 21nix onme, Wow, someone you knew had 3 of them! Happy to read I amaze you, because you just amazed me, Lou
Excellent front clip, swingin 60s profile and blah back end. The color is terrific! The dash emblem is sweeeet.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Very nice, I have never seen one of these ,its unique for sure . Thanks Mr. Lou and Mr. Bob.👍😊
Hi Neil, Happy share this rare fish with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Great looking car and cool story. I only remember seeing a few of these new when I was young. Nice Blue Ribbon winner!
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car & the story too :-)
Gr8 feature Lou. You are appreciated amongst the AMC enthusiasts!
The 3rd and final year of the Marlin was based upon the Ambassador Chassis. Essentially, the car was an Ambassador fastback. You mention that it looked like the '66 Charger, respectfully, no, the Charger looks like the Marlin as the Marlin was introduced in '65. The same has been said about the Plymouth Satellite and the AMC Rebel - Rebel came first as well. I think the designers at Chrysler highly respected AMC's Dick Teague.
The '67 Marlin as mentioned, was on the 118" wheelbase Ambassador, which I believe was much more proportionately correct and better looking than the previous '65-'66 models which were based on the Rambler Classic chassis with a 112" wheelbase.
The 343 Typhoon was also introduced in '67 as part of what was the Gen-2 AMC V8's. A very stout and underappreciated motor. And, a solid performer too...
I don't have a link [but can be easily Googled] is the initial concept of the car was based upon the Rambler American chassis in response to Fords Mustang. It was named the Tarpon. Roy Abernathy [then AMC president] made the decision to go larger as he was anxious to shed AMC's econo-image even though the Mustang itself was based on Fords econo-box, the Falcon.
The concept Tarpon based upon the Rambler itself was a proportionately good looking car - sort of Barracuda looking.
And, the rest is history!
Long live AMC muscle! 💪
Hi Audie, Happy to share this rare fish with you :-) Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Lou
Thanks for that very interesting information. Chicago-area AMC fan here. I attended the AMC Homecoming in Kenosha last year and saw a number of Marlins but did not know of the spec difference between the years that you pointed out. And good to know that AMC pre-dated the cars that the Marlin and Rebel are compared to, stylistically.
@anthonyc1883
U r welcome. Some internet research about the concept Tarpon is a fascinating background. Especially from the Marlinautoclub.
What a wonderful car! I love those stacked headlights!
Happy to read "What a wonderful car!" :-)
I'm loving the car. Even had tilt steering. What a time capsule. What a beauty!
Happy to read "I'm loving the car" :-)
I've only seen one on a lot in Denver that was in need of full restoration/part car. This car is beautiful!!!
Happy to bring back memories of the one you saw in Denver. Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
What a beauty you caught, nicely optioned, and yes we don't see these very often. . . :>/
Hi Dr Candor, Happy to have hooked this one to share with you :-) Lou
Great story of how the original owner got to see it again shortly before she passed I remember they were very well built and bullet proof cars
Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy the story of this car :-) Lou
What a neat Marlin ! Great catch Lou!
Thanks for bringing this one to us to enjoy.
My pleasure hooking this one Jeff, and getting it on line :-) You're welcome, Lou
I didn't think I would like this car but I really do like it.
Nice :-)
What a car for the Summer of Love '67! Totally impressed. The design was a major improvement over the initial Marlin design... Thanks, Lou and Big Sis owner!
Happy to read "Totally impressed" :-) You're welcome Stuart.
Very stylish fish!🤩🤩🤩
NICE !
Hello Lou! This time, you covered a car that mostly everyone seems to have forgotten about : the American Motors Marlin. Not very many were built during the three years it was made, and the '67 is the rarest; just 2,545 built that year. Total Marlin production : 17,419.
The '67 is the best looking of all the Marlins offered. For one thing, it rode the 118-inch wheelbase also used by the Ambassador, while the '65 and '66 had a 112-inch wheelbase and therefore looked stubbier (IMO).
And that 343-cid engine sounds so tough for an AMC. It's powerful in its own way. And the name "Typhoon" fits that engine well. That name also appeared on a special edition black and yellow Classic 770 hardtop in 1964.
The owner has a very special car. You did not see many even when they were new; that's why they're so rare today. The 1967 model year spelled the end of the Marlin. AMC had something ready for '68 that would be far more successful: the Javelin, and shortly afterwards, the AMX.
Thanks again, Lou, for another wonderful car story! I'll be looking for more, just as I always do. Loving your videos! _(7/10/2023)_
Hello Know Bodies Full, Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Glad to read "The '67 is the best looking of all the Marlins offered.". You're welcome, Lou
Thanks for the production numbers on these Marlins, & some history as well.I did know about the 64 Rambler 770 Typhoon. Saw one here on You Tube.
Lord one the most beautiful cars ever to come out of Detroit. The interior is stunning
High praise :-)
Wow amazing AMC Marlin
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)
The Marlin has always been one of my favourite cars, especially the '67.I like it for its styling and rarity. Another car which I like equally as much would be the Matador coupe, '74 to '78. It looks so much like the Marlin.
Hi Ernie, Happy to read this car is one you enjoy :-) Lou
Haha..........loved his American Motors Hornet t-shirt. My mom in 1977 purchased a brand new AMC Hornet wagon from an AMC dealer in Pasadena, CA. It was two tone orange with the ( for lack of a better description ) faux decal wood grain down the middle of each side. Mom was pretty excited about buying a new car and trading in an early 70's Datsun four door.
HI Dave, Stay tuned....HIGH probability you're going to see his Hornet in a future episode...but it's not a wagon, Lou
This year they finally got the front end right.
Pretty car!
Of the 3 years of the Marlin, 1965, 1966, and 1967, I agree, this one looks the best.
With the Ford style Headlamps, the 67 looks so much better than the previous model Marlins.
I like the 67 better too.
Greetings from England ! :)
What a beautiful and exciting car !
Greetings Julian. Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)
Nice Marlin! Good catch, Lou!
Happy to get this one on the hook, and get it ......on line :-)
Wow. Rare. Beautiful.
Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car, and enjoy the looks too.
@@loucostabile yes sir. Having things like this makes life worth it. The history . Driving one is a trip back in time. I had a 1971 Chevelle Malibu 350cu. All original minus the music box. I drove for years.
Love Every Thing About The 65 66 67 Marlins ,Its Always A Pleasure To See One. Thanks For Showing It. How Many Were Made For Each Year .
Hi James, Happy to read "Love Every Thing About The 65 66 67 Marlins" :-) You're welcome. Not sure the production #'s. Hoping a Viewer can share knowledge. Lou
Great looking car, great video too thank you
Hi Will, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
I believe 1967 is the best year of Hot Rods and personal luxury,if the the last two numbers end in 67,you’ll have to pony up my friend
:-)
Hi Lou,You did it again !! You rascal AMC🇺🇸🚀
Hi Leo, Happy to read you enjoy this AMC :-) Stay tuned, there will be more, Lou
Thats AMC at it’s best. Great lookin car
High praise :-)
67 marlin was the best looking year
Happy to read you enjoy the 1967 best :-)
Hi Lou, that AMC Marlin is a good looking car, i have never seen one of those, it has very nice lines.👍👍.
Hi Philip, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) First 1967 I've seen too. If you type into TH-cam search "My Car Story with Lou Marlin" you should be able to see the 1965 & 1966 too. Lou
Here is the 1965 th-cam.com/video/S0qbN5CBEXo/w-d-xo.html
Here is the 1966 th-cam.com/video/e6lhovDV5y0/w-d-xo.html
Love it!
You know, growing up, I never thought very highly of Ramblers or Nash's and I considered those who owned them, penny pinchers and a little bit off.
However, many were eyecatching, like the later Ambassadors, Javelins, Matadors and especially Casini Matadors. The Marlins were revolutionary and beating Doge to the punch one model year before the Dodge Charger was introduced. Rambler started the Marlin on the American chassis but quickly realized that the buyers that AMC wanted to market the car to wouldn't appreciate a fancy Rambler American, so it went to the Ambassador chassis. The Ambassador was the largest car AMC ever made, but it was actually considered mid-size. Dodge did the same thing by basing the 1966 Charger on the Coronet, a mid-size car. Looking back, I think that Dodge was actually copying the AMC Marlin.
Rambler and Nash favored 3-speed manuals with overdrive for many years, catering to the cheapskate buyers. But, when the Marlin came around, they started offering a console-mounted overdrive shift lever, and they even offered it with automatic transmission, which was a first. I have seen Marlins and Americans equipped this way, although the inline six remained the standard engines. I saw a Marlin with a 6 cyl., floor-console mounted 3-speed with the overdrive lever. I felt that was so sad. I guess that 1967 was the first year for AMC's Buick-like designed V8, which lasted well into the Jeep-Chrysler era up to 401 c.i. V8, but more commonly the 304 and 360 V8's.
The earlier Marlin's could be ordered with the 327 V8, which was a real HD powerhouse of an engine which could run circles around AMC's later V8's. I'd take a 327 Marlin anyday! They were in the same vein as the Studebaker 289's and 304's. Nowm if they had just offered a Paxton supercharger on a Marlin 327, it would have really drawn people to AMC. Like the Studebaker, remaining a 3-speed automatic operating like a basic 2-speed, atleast Studebaker added new shift quadrants which showed that it was actually a 3-speed automatic. Both Studebaker and AMC used the same B-W automatic, AMC, through 1967, continued to have theirs operate like the original Ford Cruise-O-Matic. The Ford cast-iron cased automatics were also basically a B-W design anyway. Fortunately, AMC went to the 'Shift-Command" automatic for 1968 and later, until they went to the Chrysler-built "Torque-Command".
Hi Automated Electronics, Happy to read "Love it!" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
Never knew that these could be had with power wing vent windows, the fifth switch on the drivers door panel had me wondering. Years ago there was a Marlin with this color scheme in my hometown in central Wisconsin.
Hi David, Happy to read you learned something about this car. I'm learning all the time from the Caretakers and I find that to be so much fun :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing your story, Lou
Woohoo! A Marlin. 👍
:-)
Nice car lou
Glad you like it Darren :-)
Ya my grandfather had a 1966 ambassador 4 door it was blue I think I remember it had a 327 in it he had those plastic seats covers it takes me back
Hi James, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandfathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Great story and car!
Happy to read you enjoy this story and car :-)
That is a great looking automobile
Hi S A, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Nice car! Classic 60's styling, I know it was an option on the passenger side, but for the life of me, I cannot understand why they did not just put another headrest, on the drivers seat lol!
Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice car!" :-) Would sure make sense to have two head rests on the seats. Lou
Headrests were individually optional at extra cost. They had more to do with the reclining seats than with safety.
Head restraints became mandatory on passenger cars in 1968, but were an option on earlier cars of most makes.
I suspect the seats in the Marlin also become beds when reclined, just like the other Rambler seats. I have my late dad's 62 California model Rambler Classic Custom sedan which he bought new. The Rambler reclining bed seats are awesome!
That proably makes it that much rarer? Like a 1of1.
@@ACF6180T not really. Since, in 1967, headrests were considered a comfort item, not a safety item, passenger only headrests were not uncommon. Thunderbird, Lincoln, Chrysler and Imperial offered bucket seats with headrests for the passenger only, but not available for the driver. Dual headrests were more unusual, I had them on a 65 Ambassador that I used to own.
I was never a big fan of AMC cars. Very few of them have I seen close up. My Parish Priest had a Marlin, I don't know which year it was. This is the first time I saw one close-up! I think the only AMC vehicles I ever rode in were a jeep and a Pacer. This was an interesting video.
Hi Daniel, Happy to land this rare Fish on the Channel to share with you up close, Lou
Very nice love it //////////////////////// Do not know why they did not sell more of them when new
Hi Kip, Happy to read "Very nice love it" :-) Seems there were not many 1967's to sell, and the AMX was coming out in 1968, so I'd think that was the direction American Motors wanted to go, Lou
Very nice!
:-)
You either loved or hated these cars but this is one fine example you don't see many of these. If clearly looks similar to the first generation Charger at least the back half can't be a coincidence.
Hi The Sharkster, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Those round center AC vents in the dash look like they're from forty years later!
Hi Dan, Thanks for viewing and sharing what you notice, Lou
Good looking machine.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this machine :-)
fantastic car.
:-)
I read somewhere that the roofline was determined by a dictate from the CEO of AMC. He said he would have to be able to sit comfortably in the back seat of the Marlin. ....he was over six feet tall.
Hi Gods Own Drunk, Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Lou
As a die cast car collector I've always wished for a 67 Marlin since I'll never own a real one.
Hi flitebiscuit, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Styling is similar to the 66-67 Charger. Would look good with a set of mags.
A Marlin missing its factory wheels would definitely look great with mags.
You're right, back ends look pretty close.
Lots of A/C equipped cars had blue tint windows back then.
Thank you for sharing what you notice.
End of Marlin enter Javelin
You're right.
👍💯😎💯👍
:-)
Why is the engine not painted blue? Could that be an International Harvester block? Beautiful car.
Hi Keith, I'm guessing that was the engine color at the time. If a Viewer has more knowledge, feel free to share. Happy to read "Beautiful car" :-) Lou
@loucostabile Lou,I checked online,that is the correct color.
I saw a tan one in Brooklyn, NY last year.
Thank you for sharing.
The blue tint on the windshield is an old form of tinting to reduce sun glare.
Hi TheDarkPhoenix23, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
handsome cars, in a way its both throwback to the 40s and paving the way for the "gran coupe" sedans of the 2000s. perhaps the design would have worked even better as a 4 door?
Hi d00mer 34, Happy to read you appreciate the look of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou